Tsongas racks up another high-profile endorsement
Former Attorney General Scott Harshbarger announced his support for Niki Tsongas today in the race to replace Martin T. Meehan in the 5th congressional district.
Harshbarger, who also served as Middlesex district attorney, highlighted Tsongas' commitment to public safety and their long friendship.
"The reason I am very glad to support Niki is very simple. I've known her a very long time. She has prepared her entire life to play this role: to bring this perspective, the leadership, the understanding of this community, of how government works and of working together," Harshbarger said, according to a statement released by the Tsongas campaign.
Tsongas, the widow of late US Senator Paul Tsongas, has also been endorsed by US Representative Barney Frank.
According to a recent poll commissioned by one of Tsongas' Democratic contenders -- Lowell City Councilor Eileen Donoghue -- Tsongas is leading the five-member Democratic field with support from 25.7 percent of voters. Donoghue was in second with 16.8 percent. Twenty-nine percent remained undecided.
The primary is Sept. 4 and the general election is Oct. 16. Two Republicans are also vying for the seat, as well as an ndependent and a Constitution Party candidate.
